2024-01-27 07:11
We set out on an exhilarating journey into the heart of Central India’s hidden treasure – Kuno National Park located in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. In a world brimming wi… Read More
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2023-05-31 05:58
Making the Most of 24 Hours in Negombo Sri Lanka Negombo Sri Lanka, located on its Western Coast about 38 KM North of Colombo, offers a delightful blend of vibrant culture, stunning beaches… Read More
2023-05-11 15:07
If you’re looking for an ancient but stunning example of engineering and natural beauty, look no further than the Chakzam Bridge in Tawang (also spelt as Chagzam Bridge), Arunachal Pra… Read More
2023-03-26 05:35
Nestled in the central hills of Sri Lanka, Kandy is a city steeped in history and culture. Known for its ornate temples, picturesque gardens, and bustling markets, Kandy has long been consid… Read More
2023-03-01 10:48
We recently had the opportunity to visit Arunachal Pradesh with Holiday Scout. Arunachal Pradesh is a great destination but still not on the main tourist map of India and mind you, for a fir… Read More
2023-02-20 15:32
Welcome to Udayagiri Jajpur Odisha, where you will find the ruins of a 1300-year-old Buddhist monastery. A place steeped in mystery, legend, and intrigue that still holds many of its secrets… Read More
2023-02-17 04:24
Her fingers, holding a big needle, moved carefully yet quickly between the strands and holes of a piece she was holding. Curiously I asked what she was making, and she replied shyly that it… Read More
2023-02-06 06:29
Complete Guide to visiting Sigiriya in Sri Lanka A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sigiriya in Sri Lanka, also known as Lion Rock, is a breathtaking architectural marvel located in the heart of… Read More
2023-01-21 03:40
Dirang is located on the way to Tawang from Guwahati or Tezpur in Assam. Like Bomdila, this place also generally serves as a night halt. It is either Bomdila or Dirang. We feel, Dirang Valle… Read More
2022-12-23 05:59
Ridi Viharaya or Ridee Viharya at Rideegama, near Dambulla in Sri Lanka, is one of the most important temples for the followers of Theravada Buddhism in this part of the world. It is situate… Read More
2022-12-10 07:10
During our exploration of West Arunachal Pradesh, we stopped at Bomdila, on the way to Tawang. Bomdila often serves as the night halt on the way to Tawang as it is a mid-point when travellin… Read More
2022-12-06 14:23
Cannons at Colombo beach, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka ETA application The new Sri Lanka ETA application is quite streamlined. Gone are the days, when one had to physically go to an embassy or a cons… Read More
2022-12-05 06:35
During our recent visit, we were fortunate to visit several UNESCO world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. UNESCO world heritage is an important designation conferred by the United Nations Educat… Read More
2022-11-29 11:28
This needs to be said about Arunachal Pradesh. We expected the most beautiful scenery, friendly culture but as we uncovered the region layer by layer, we unearthed hidden gems. One… Read More
2022-11-14 03:20
Urgelling Monastery, the Small Gompa with a Big Story The most famous and visited place in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, is the Tawang Monastery, the largest in India and the second largest mon… Read More
2022-10-29 11:25
Dalai Lama once said “Once a year go someplace, you have never been before” As luck would have it, we explored the very route by which He came to India from Tibet in 1959! It was… Read More
2021-11-03 05:16
The Indian Border Security Force was raised to protect our borders from unfriendly neighbours after the 1965, Indo-Pakistan war. Till then it was the responsibility of the local police to sa… Read More
2021-08-04 06:27
It was the cusp of Autumn. A couple of leaves of some trees here and there had starting changing colour. This was undeniably the best time to visit the Tyorlean capital. Only a few wee… Read More
2021-07-22 06:50
Croatia is a small country known for its natural beauty. It has breathtaking views, more than 1000 islands, and numerous small cities, towns, and villages which just wait to be explored. But… Read More
2021-07-08 09:03
Don’t we all wish the clock to be turned back to before the pandemic? We almost did once, when we visited the Chanthaboon Waterfront Community in the Chanthaburi province of Thailand!… Read More
2021-07-08 09:03
Don’t we all wish the clock to be turned back to before the pandemic? We almost did once, when we visited the Chanthaboon Waterfront Community in the Chanthaburi province of Thailand!… Read More
2021-06-10 15:24
Croatia was indeed a revelation, in more ways than we imagined. Croatia is well known for its beautiful coastline, natural beauty, lush green forests, waterfalls and so on. Our plan was to h… Read More
2021-03-09 03:34
Jyotirlinga is a reverential name given to 12 most important manifestations of Shiva, the lord of destruction. Jyotirlinga is combination of two Sanskrit words, Jyoti – meaning light (… Read More
2021-03-09 03:34
Jyotirlinga is a reverential name given to 12 most important manifestations of Shiva, the lord of destruction. Jyotirlinga is combination of two Sanskrit words, Jyoti – meaning light (… Read More
2020-12-05 17:57
Vibrant and colorful. Folk dances in Indian states are India’s identity in a way. India is a land of the most diverse cultures and traditions in the world. Be it a folk, classical or a… Read More
2020-10-30 17:11
Switzerland is considered as Heaven on earth and just to think of celebrating Christmas in Switzerland makes us all extremely excited. As the year inches towards its end, planning your holid… Read More
2020-06-16 20:07
Vienna for Newbies! Vienna, the largest city on the River Danube, has been variously called, and quite aptly too, as the city of dreams, the city of music and even city of dances. We, at Lem… Read More
2020-06-16 20:07
Vienna for Newbies! Vienna, the largest city on the River Danube, has been variously called, and quite aptly too, as the city of dreams, the city of music and even city of dances. We, at Lem… Read More
2020-05-24 10:09
Trier, the Oldest City in Germany Often tourists give the picturesque little town of Trier, in South-West Germany, a miss as it is not on any of the popular tourist circuits. Although Trier… Read More
2020-05-18 04:55
Archaeological, Cultural and Heritage Wonders in the Incredible Heart of Incredible India We were part of an unparalleled archaeological, cultural and heritage trail, along Betwa river (aka… Read More
2020-05-07 14:40
Tajul Masajid, the biggest mosque in India, that took over 100 years to build The 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, alias Mohammed Khurram, moved his capital from Agra to Shahjahanabad (the cu… Read More
2020-04-30 03:23
Raja Bhoja (राजा भोज), the Architect par Excellence Raja Bhoja, the ruler of Malwa, was standing on the banks of the huge reservoir of his own creat… Read More
2020-04-23 02:58
Chanderi – A Complete Guide First thing that comes to mind when someone mentions Chanderi is the exquisite Chanderi Sarees and Chanderi fabrics and the intricate motifs from this other… Read More
2020-04-14 13:51
Are Udayagiri Caves really old? Which is the oldest Hindu temple? A quick search of the internet gave me the answer as Mundenshwari Temple in Kaura, Bihar dedicated to the worship of Shiva a… Read More
2020-04-10 08:13
Traveling is a thing that people wish they could do more often but certain things get in the way and prevent it from happening. Things like not having enough time off at work is a common rea… Read More
2020-04-05 13:43
Many buildings of Orchha, a quaint little town in Madhya Pradesh, could very well claim the title of the “Most beautiful cluster of structures of medieval India”. Orchha, during… Read More
2020-03-12 09:27
The South Indian state of Kerala is often referred to as God’s own country. There are a few mythological and historical reasons for the same and all of them sound plausible. Our own re… Read More
2020-01-10 04:02
A Road Trip from Ahmedabad Right through my school days, mention of Surya Mandir or Sun Temple always conjured up images of Konark Temple in Odisha. I now think it was because Konark T… Read More
2019-12-08 08:31
25 Fun Facts on Florida Florida, the South-Eastern state of the USA, has been on the visitors map even before Disney was born! It was already well known for its beaches, weather and oranges… Read More
2019-11-14 04:10
The Realization Only when one is about to get to the golden age, realization strikes, like it struck us. Realization may be in the form of how little time is left for retirement, has one sav… Read More
2019-10-24 17:10
Anyone with even a little knowledge of patriotic stories surrounding Indian Independence would have surely heard of Sardar Patel. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was often called as the Iron Man o… Read More
2019-09-24 07:49
After meeting sea gypsies, it was now time to go for hiking in Bohey Dulang, Sabah. We were doing a kind of island hopping in Sabah. Let me tell you, one of the most interesting places in Sa… Read More
2019-09-01 06:24
Masks of various mythological charactersSaputara Monsoon Festival Parade
We were right in the middle of the festival … Read the rest
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2019-08-25 05:01
We knew Gujarat as a land of rivers, forests, few beaches and a vast expanse of white salty desert. But a hill station in Gu… Read the rest
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2019-05-28 17:26
5 important travel planning aspects
As travellers, we live by the age-old aphorism “Failing to plan is planning to fail… Read the rest
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2019-03-28 06:05
Sri Lanka e-Visa application
Cannons at Colombo beach, Sri Lanka
Gone are the days, when one had to physically go to an em… Read the rest
The post Sri Lanka ETA application process a… Read More
2019-03-24 11:43
Naga Sadhus, Demystified
Naga Sadhu or Naga Baba, as they are also called, make themselves visible, to us lesser mortal… Read the rest
The post Naga Sadhus in Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj… Read More
2019-02-25 14:51
Allahabad Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019
There are this Kumbh Melas and that Kumbh Melas and then there is the Prayag Kumbh Mela 201… Read the rest
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2019-02-15 19:16
Almabtrieb, when the cows come home!
It was the beginning of Autumn and the leaves were already changing colors. Upper r… Read the rest
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2019-01-12 12:14
Life on the edge….of a forest!
When the opportunity came knocking at our doors,to visit the famous Jim Corbett Wildlife … Read the rest
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2018-12-22 12:31
Tips on How to Plan a Trip
Like many travelers, my husband and I also have a list of places which we want to visit and experie… Read the rest
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